Tennant, you arrrre OUTTA HERE
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7698539.stm
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David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who, after becoming one of the most popular Time Lords in the history of the BBC science fiction show.
Tennant stepped into the Tardis in 2005, and will leave the role after four special episodes are broadcast next year.
Three years was "about the right time" to play the role, he told the BBC.
He made the announcement after winning the outstanding drama performance prize at the National Television Awards.
"I think it's better to go when there's a chance that people might miss you, rather than to hang around and outstay your welcome," he said.
I don't ever want it to feel like a job, so I want to move on when it still feels exciting and fresh
David Tennant
His stint in the show had been "the most extraordinary time, it's been bewildering, life changing, very exciting", he said.
"And just so much fun, such a great show to work on.
"That's one of the reasons I think it's right to take a deep breath and bow out when it's still fun, when it's a novelty.
"I don't ever want it to feel like a job, so I want to move on when it still feels exciting and fresh and that means I'll miss it."
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